| IS SUSTAINABLE MINING POSSIBLE - BOURDIEU'S FIELD APPLIED TO THE EXAMPLE OF GOLD MINING IN BURKINA FASO |
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Eva Marn[1], Abstract By using the example of gold extraction and use, the paper addresses the issue of sustainability of the mining industry. It proposes arguments leading to an understanding of the use of non-renewable resources within the concept of sustainable development. A mind-map is elaborated, applying Bourdieu's theory of the Field, using the example of gold mining in Burkina Faso. With the understanding of sustainable development, as established by the World Commission on Environment and Development-WCED and a number of international law documents, I show that mining of non-renewable resources can only be sustainable insofar as its benefit is translated into the well-being of people fully, equally and in a way that it transcends the generations. It is argued that under circumstances, similar to the example of Burkina Faso, it is impossible to satisfy the criteria of sustainability. Keywords: Sustainable mining, Bourdieu's Field, development, natural resources, gold, Burkina Faso [1] doctoral student, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Studies; Contact email address:
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